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Learn Everywhere

With Arcadia, you learn beyond the classroom: You don’t just visit a landmark or tour the city – you engage with the culture of the place; its people, its environment, its music and its traditions. You'll learn outside the classroom on Arcadia excursions, events and cultural activities. What will you find out about other ways of life? About the importance of understanding difference in today’s globalized society? About yourself? Our Dublin center staff will help you to look beneath the surface of everyday Irish life through course work and experiential opportunities. We'll open the doors; you grasp the opportunity.

Life of The Mind – Engage in activities and reflections centered around our annual intellectual theme connecting all Arcadia students around the world.

Learning Beyond the Classroom – Dive into a wide range of learning activities, such as volunteer work, lectures, cultural activities and excursions, depending on your program choice, term of study and your own personal preference. Explore six themes:

Sample Excursions in Ireland

Active Ireland

From hill walking to bog treks to the fastest sports on earth, Ireland is alive and kicking. Co-curricular activities involve the outdoors, exploring the Irish landscape and experiencing Irish games.

Global Ireland

Irish thought and particularly the Irish Diaspora have made an impact all over the world. Where does this influence come from and what does it mean to be Irish today? Excursions range from Game of Thrones locations to artisan food and international business.

Innovation Ireland

Spiritual Ireland

Ireland has a rich tradition of spirituality and contemplation, from pre-Christian thought to contemporary secular methods of achieving enlightened well-being. Students will engage with both the sacred and the secular while pursuing this theme.